Excessive groundwater use lowers water tables, causes scarcity and threatens sustainability. Over-irrigation and urbanization worsen depletion. Judicious use, rainwater harvesting and conservation are vital to ensure future water security and ecological balance.
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The Krishna-Godavari water dispute mainly involves Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is about the sharing of river waters for irrigation and power projects. The dispute arose due to unequal water usage among these riparian states. Correct Option: (B) Maharashtra, ...